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4 Spices That Should Be in Every Woman's Kitchen

We're pretty good about paying attention to the main ingredients in our meals, but often, we fail to consider the spices we add. Thing is, a dash of something from the spice cabinet can seriously up the health benefits of any dish (see our...

We're pretty good about paying attention to the main ingredients in our meals, but often, we fail to consider the spices we add. Thing is, a dash of something from the spice cabinet can seriously up the health benefits of any dish (see our post from last Friday).

For Disease Prevention:Yellow CurryNew evidence suggests that this spice inhibits cancer cells and may even prevent Alzheimer's. Tip: Spices can develop a muddy flavor after about six months. To save money, buy the spices you use less often (like yellow curry!) at a specialty grocery store where you can buy them by weight.

For Headache Relief:GingerSpicy, woody and slightly tangy, this is a versatile root that you can buy ground or whole. It's been proven to alleviate nausea, arthritis and migraines. We love it in a hot cup of tea!

For Antioxidants:CinnamonNot only does it add a warm, spicy flavor to both sweet and savory dishes, it's also packed with antioxidants. In fact, just one teaspoon of cinnamon has as many antioxidants as a full cup of pomegranate juice. It also contains significant polyphenols, which can help keep blood sugar in check so you're less likely to find yourself in the snack cabinet.